Maryland’s Catholic bishops have released a joint statement to express their solidarity with immigrants and recommit to advocating for policies that protect rights and uphold their dignity.
The eight bishops include Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori; Cardinal Wilton Gregory, Apostolic Administrator of Washington; Wilmington Bishop William Koenig; and the state’s five auxiliary bishops.
“In Solidarity and Accompaniment” (“En Solidaridad y Acompañamiento”) comes days after a statewide workshop that provided information and resources addressing legal rights, practical support, and national policy. Speakers included national Catholic experts and a representative from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The bishops write, “The Church has always been a home for those in search of refuge and peace, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to welcome the stranger and embrace the vulnerable.”